Understanding Climate Change and Political Polarization

How many scientific societies in the U.S. have issued statements on climate change?

• 25

• 18

• 30

• 10

What percentage of climate scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans?

• 50%

• 75%

• 97%

• 100%

What is the best predictor of someone's belief about climate change in the U.S.?

• Their education level

• Their political party

• Their age

• Their geographical location

According to a 2016 poll, what percentage of conservative Republicans believe global warming is mostly caused by human activities?

• 82%

• 49%

• 97%

• 26%

What is a cognitive miser?

• Someone who is an expert in many fields

• Someone who relies on trusted sources for opinions

• Someone who doubts scientific facts

• Someone who hoards information

What did Senator Inhofe use to illustrate his point about climate change being a hoax?

• A graph

• A thermometer

• A snowball

• A book

What is a common objection to climate change solutions?

• They are universally accepted

• They involve government interference

• They have no economic impact

• They are too cheap

What do some people in Texas believe about government climate solutions?

• They will set personal thermostats

• They will reduce personal freedoms

• They are beneficial for the economy

• They are supported by all political parties

What is one proposed solution to climate change that involves the free market?

• Banning all fossil fuels

• Putting a price on carbon

• Subsidizing coal industries

• Ignoring climate change

What should not affect our opinion on whether humans are changing the climate?

• Scientific evidence

• Political beliefs

• Historical data

• Environmental observations